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Technology & Products
Sungevity and Solar Brokers Canada announce partnership California based developers Sungevity have announced a partnership with Canada’s largest solar energy reseller, Solar Brokers Canada. The two will team up to market Sungevity’s products to residential customers in the USA.
Mark Hutchins
Oct 12, 2016
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Markets & Policy
Canadian Solar Secures Loan from Japanese Syndicate Canadian Solar projects K.K., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar, today announced that it has entered into a syndicated 3-year loan facility for JPY 9.6 billion (US$95 million). Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is the lead arranger of the agreement.
Mark Hutchins
Oct 12, 2016
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Applications & Installations
Fluidic Energy unveils residential storage unit in Arizona Arizona based Fluidic Energy this week unveiled plans to bring its long duration Zinc air battery to the US residential market.
Mark Hutchins
Oct 11, 2016
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Markets & Policy
Azure Global Power announces IPO pricing Leading Indian developers Azure Global Power announced the pricing of its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. The shares are expected to begin trading today under the symbol AZRE, at an initial price of $18.00 per equity share.
Mark Hutchins
Oct 11, 2016
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Applications & Installations
Alterra Power Corp announces financing for Indiana project Alterra Power and Inovateus have secured a US$8.9 million construction loan from 1st Source Bank for the Kokomo solar project. The project is approximately 7 MW and located in Kokomo, Indiana.
Mark Hutchins
Oct 11, 2016
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Markets & Policy
India waives transmission charges for renewable projects India’s Ministry of Power has announced a waiver of losses and interstate transmission charges for solar and wind projects. India is looking to encourage growth in renewable energy generation, in order to meet ambitious targets.
Mark Hutchins
Oct 11, 2016
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Markets & Policy
Sunworks seeks federal contracts California based developer Sunworks this week announced the appointment of Charles E. Cunningham as managing director. The appointment is a strategic move to develop Sunworks federal solar business.
Mark Hutchins
Oct 11, 2016
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Markets & Policy
IREDA plans to encourage bond issuance by solar developers The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is planning to trial a ‘Credit Enhancement Guarantee Scheme.’ The scheme will be aimed at encouraging bond issuance by developers for solar and wind projects that have been running for one year or more.
Mark Hutchins
Sep 29, 2016
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Applications & Installations
Canadian Solar subsidiary completes 60 MW California project. Canadian Solar announced two big wins this week for its California based subsidiary Recurrent Energy. The company announced commercial operation on its 78 MWp Barren Ridge Project, as well as the signing of a new PPA with community program MCE.
Mark Hutchins
Sep 29, 2016